Lead Test Automation Engineer

Lead Test Automation Engineer

Location: Belfast

Contract: Full time, Permanent 

EverQuote is seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer to drive our end-to-end testing initiative and overall testing roadmap.

We are looking for a technically skilled and strategically minded test leader to elevate our quality engineering practices. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building reliable, scalable test frameworks and embedding quality into every step of the development lifecycle. You will collaborate across engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to create automated testing solutions that accelerate delivery, improve confidence, and reduce risk.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, data-driven environment and is ready to take ownership of our testing vision.

Who You Are:

A passionate and pragmatic quality engineer who understands the value of automation but knows when not to overengineer. You thrive on enabling others through frameworks, training, and mentorship. You're comfortable balancing short-term delivery pressures with long-term quality strategy.

​​What You'll Be Doing:

• Own and evolve the overall test automation strategy and roadmap across teams and platforms
  
  
• Lead the development and improvement of our end-to-end test frameworks (UI, API, performance)
  
  
• Build reusable tools and pipelines that integrate seamlessly into our CI/CD workflows
  
  
• Drive quality-first development practices and partner with engineering leaders to embed testability into designs
  
  
• Define, track, and communicate quality KPIs that drive accountability and continuous improvement
  
  
• Act as a mentor and coach for engineers and QA professionals, upskilling the org in modern testing practices
  
  
• Improve visibility and observability of test execution and failures
  
  
• Support initiatives to enhance our staging and test environments for reliable internal testing
  
  

Essential Criteria:

• A third level degree in an Information Technology or Computer Science related field.  

• 8+ years of software engineering or QA automation experience
  
  
• Familiarity with cloud-based test environments and infrastructure (AWS)

• Strong coding skills in at least one modern language (e.g. Java, Python, TypeScript)
  
  
• Proven experience with UI and API testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman)
  
  
• Deep understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and lifecycle
  
  
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into deployment workflows
  
  
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional problem-solving
  
  
• Demonstrated leadership in a testing or quality engineering capacity

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with performance and load testing frameworks (e.g., k6, JMeter)
  
  
• Working knowledge of observability and test reporting tools (e.g., Datadog, Grafana)
  
  
• Experience improving test data strategies and test isolation techniques
  
  
• Contributions to internal tooling or open-source testing frameworks
  
  
• Background in building out quality initiatives at the org level

EverQuote Can Offer You:

The opportunity to join a world leading team of experts striving to redefine an industry with data and technology at its heart.

An inclusive environment designed to develop your interests and passions while learning and achieving your goals.

Very competitive salary

Performance based bonus plan

​​Online learning platforms

Engineering Certification Programs

Flexible work environment

Work From Home Allowance

30 days annual leave plus 6 stats. 

Pension plan

Group Benefit Scheme - Private Healthcare, Dental and Optical insurance for you and your family

Enhanced parental leave

CSR and Social Events

Why EverQuote

At EverQuote NI we work with the latest and greatest technologies, we offer incredible learning and development opportunities, we value the diversity of our people and invest in outstanding career progression and unrivalled flexibility and work/life balance.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in Boston history, at the intersection of tech and big data

Our company is profitable & established. A “startup culture” without “startup anxiety.”

We encourage creative thinking and independent responsibilities

Growth mindset culture regularly seeking to reflect and improve

Genuinely “data-driven”, with analytics at the core of the company

We offer competitive salaries, private health insurance and a relaxed, flexible work environment.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

EverQuote NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age of disability.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.  However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants should note EverQuote NI complete background checks on all candidates offered a position.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with EverQuote NI Limited.

Special Accommodations 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require any special accommodations during the interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.